Bus Terminal Plans Filed By Fiat Top Insurance Group
The Fiat Top Insurance agency acting for Atlantic Greyhound Bus Co and G T Leslie owner of Leslies dining car filed with the city board for a building permit to construct a bus terminal and restaurant on Bland Federal and Scott streets at an estimated cost of 10000 dollars. The old Masonic building on Bland street would be used as part of the terminal and a sketch was included with the permit. Action was deferred until next week due to lack of definite plans and specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat Top Insurance Agency
Atlantic Greyhound Bus Company
G. T. Leslie
Leslie
City Board of Directors
Bland
Federal
Scott Streets
N Ews
Masonic
Bland Street
Tabor’s
Capone pleads guilty as anti gang drive gains steam
Capone pleads guilty to income tax and prohibition charges. Officials say Chicago case marks a major victory in federal anti gangster drive. New York poised as next objective with Justice and Internal Revenue agents to expand operations to major cities including Detroit Philadelphia St Louis and Cleveland.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Capone
Prohibition
Untouchables
George K. Q. Johnson
Mitchell
Washington
Johnson
Springfield
Hoover
al Capone
New York
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Smelling Salts End Boxing Bout In Los Angeles
An excited unidentified second rushed to a boxing match in Los Angeles last night and forced a smelling salts bottle to Tommy Santos’s lips, ending the bout. Santos, a preliminary fighter, collapsed in his corner after the third round against Martin Zuniga, who was declared the winner as Santos could not continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tommy Santos
Martin Zuniga
Santo
Zuniga
Santos
Derry Meade confronts Irene over Gaylord plots in Oakdale
Irene contends with Derry Meade in a park confrontation after discussions of marriage, money, and loyalty. Irene denies love for Derry while planning to reconcile with Gaylord, asa Crewe’s interference looms as Gaylord searches Oakdale for Irene and Prentiss. Derry exposes Irene’s motives, revealing she risks his honor for wealth.
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Beryl Borden
Tommy Wilson
Irene
Young Prentiss Gaylord
Beryl
Gaylord
Tommy
Prentise
Heryl
Everett
Derry Meade
Oakdale
Derry
Prentiss
Asa Crewe
Asa
Town
River Park
Old Town
Trene
Prentiss Mansion
Two Marines Killed in Nicaraguan Skirmish
Washington reports the death of two marines attached to the Nicaraguan national guard in a skirmish with insurgents. The deceased are Lieutenant Lester E. B. Power of Calistoga, California, serving as a captain, and Sergeant William B. McGhee of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a lieutenant.
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Washington
Nicraguan National Guard
Navy Department
Lester EB. Power
Calistoga
California
William B. McGhee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Power
McGhee
Native Guard
Son of Bluestone Couple Dies at 2
Edward Leo Houchins aged two, son of Mr and Mrs C R Houchins of Bluestone, died at Bluefield Sanitarium after a two week illness from a stomach disorder. Body sent to Grundy Virginia for funeral and burial today. Survived by parents and brothers and sisters Hazel Raymond Ray Warren and James Houchins.
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Edward Leo Houchins
C. R. Houchine
Bluestone
Bluefield Sanitarium
Grundy
Hazel
Raymond
Ray
Warren
James Houchins
Hawkes Funeral This Afternoon In Westmin Westminster Church
Funeral for Robert A. Hawkes of 1212 Augusta Street is set for 2 30 this afternoon at Westmin Westminster Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery with Bluefield Masonic Lodge and Mercer Lodge overseeing the grave service. The Rev J G Gunn will lead, assisted by four pastors, with deacon and Westminster session members as honorary pallbearers and a long list of flower bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Robert A. Hawkes
Augusta Street
J. G. Gunn
S. W. Moore
D. D
W. Hayne
J. G. Herndon
Bluefield Masonic Lodge
W. Croye
Dr. H. G Steele
Harry W. Biggs
Frank Booth
W. A. Counte
J. W. Bateman
R. P. Bolen
Oswald Peters
C. W. Dickey
Wade Walker
W. W. Grear
L. L. Wright
John H. Powell
Dr. Lott
W. H. Land
Directors Adopt S Amendments and City Works Proposals
The board considered amendments to ten city ordinances after a wall was built at Mr. Ferrell’s property to divert water, blocking a rear entrance. A street light petition for View avenue at Knox and Point streets was referred to the city manager. Plans for Scott street from Federal to Raleigh were authorized and bids set for July 14. J W Johnson sought a 30 to 60 day extension for a self service pump trial on Commerce street, but the board denied extra time. George Ordich, Portsmouth boxing promoter, spoke to the board about a fight proposal.
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Scott Street
Federal
Raleigh
J. W. Johnson
Commerce Street
Johnson
George Ordich
Portsmouth
Ohio
Rotary convention gathers world leaders in Vienna 1931
NHE founder and president, Paul P Harris, along with incumbent president Almon KE Roth, will speak at the Rotary International convention in Vienna from June 22 to 26, 1931. Delegates from around the globe will hear Lord Robert Cecil, Dr Louis R Grote, and Edward A Filene address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NHE
Rotary International
Vienna
Almon KE. Roth
Palo Alto
Calif
Paul P. Harris
Chicago
Lord Robert Cecil
England
Louis R. Grote
Germany
Edward A. Filene
Boston
Boxing legalizes in West Virginia prompts Bluefield action
Plans for a staged boxing event in Bluefield on July 4 were delayed for one week as the city solicitor reviews the new West Virginia boxing law. The review aims to determine compliance and any required permits before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluefielders Attend Unveiling Ceremony in Peterstown
Bluefielders and nearby residents travel to Peterstown to witness the unveiling of a monument honoring Monroe county pioneer settlers Christian Peters and Henry Hull. Under favorable weather, Peterstown expects one of its largest crowds, with extensive preparations for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Peterstown
Christian Peters
Henry Hull
Monroe County
Brushfork Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of W. H. Burnett near Brushfork was totally destroyed by fire that began about 3 o clock yesterday morning. The blaze, whose cause is not yet known, is believed to have started from an oil stove. Firefighters from Central station responded to an alarm at Bluefield avenue near Spruce street. An automobile owned by Joe Smith was involved as a tourist asset.
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W. H. Burnett
Brushfork
Central Station
Bluefield Avenue
Spruce Street
Joe Smith
South Carolina Fire Doused Quickly on Site
A fire broke out in a machine at a South Carolina location but was quickly extinguished with no damage to the equipment or surrounding area. Fire crews contained the blaze and reported no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Schumann-Heink Wins Suit Against Carewe
Madame Ernes tine Schumann Heink and her son Ferdinand won breach of contract suits against motion picture producer Edwin Carewe in Los Angeles Superior Court. The diva received 75000 dollars, and Ferdinand 500 of the 311000 he sought, tied to failures to produce a film featuring them. She said she lost a full season of concerts due to Carewe’s contract made on October 2 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Ferdinand
Edwin Carewe
Carewe
Firemen Sell Brew in Philadelphia Suburb
The Trainer fire department said it needed funds for updated gear and began selling home brew. Two firefighters faced $500 bail in federal court after agents found 3200 bottles of home brew and 500 gallons in vats stored at the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Day of Prayer and Fasting Observed by Local Methodists
Bluefield Methodists join in a day of fasting and prayer at Bland Street Methodist Church. Bland Trinity and Grace Methodist Church congregations unite for 11 am service with pastors and Dr J A Burrow taking part. Evening services follow. Members asked to skip noonday meal to focus on prayer as part of a regional observance by Southern Methodism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Bishops
Bluefield
Commission On
General Conference
Negro farm hand spirited away in Huntsville jail escape
Thomas Jasper, a Black farm hand convicted yesterday of annoying a white girl, was taken from Huntsville city jail early today by two unidentified white men. Police feared a lynching as they searched for the trio. Jasper, fined 100 dollars, was returned to his cell after paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Thomas Jasper
Sehiffa
Jasper
Huntington Man Drowns in Lake While Bathing
Averill Hodge 25 of Huntington West Virginia drowned while bathing in a lake near Paris Illinois. He came here on vacation and was seized by cramps suddenly as he swam tonight.
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Huntington
Paris
Averill Hodge
W. Va
Hodge
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Madie
Scott
Ferring
Tam
Elks Ballroom
Bluefield, W. Va
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C. R. Houchins
Hawkes
Schumann-Heink
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Ichington
D.C
Norfolk and Western Railway
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